Standard Triumph Works Directory – Documenting Employees of the Standard and Triumph Works

Introduction

standard motors 1936 Did you work at the Standard or Triumph – at Canley, Radford, Banner Lane, Northey Road, Allesley, Tile Hill, Western Avenue (London), Bordesley Green (Birmingham), Speke (Liverpool), Berkeley Square (London) or any of the associated sites/companies associated with Standard Triumph? If so, we’d love to hear from you to build a database of names associated with the Standard and Triumph company. Read More HERE.

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List of Names (Surnames First)

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There are currently 3200 names in this directory

Please select a letter from the index (above) to see entries

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To add a name, click on the ‘Submit a Name’ link above.
Please add the surname first. Use the format: Smith, John in the name field, then add a description; here you can include a role, location, service dates etc plus any other information you think may be of interest, finishing with your name (you may be submitting on behalf of a family member). Don’t worry how much – or little – you write in the description box – everything helps!
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We’d love you to get involved with this project. You can email us your info to iwas@standardtriumphworks.co.uk or post a name directly on the ‘submit name’ link.

Mike Cook – Standard Triumph USA

My name is Andrew Cook and I live in California. My dad, Mike Cook died at the age of 85

The BBC at Western Avenue Pt2

Part two in the series of photographs taken during a BBC filming at, we believe, Western Avenue – Standard Triumph

Executives Visit German Factories

Fabulous family photographs documenting this trip.

A Triumph Herald Coupe in 5 Minutes – an Update

Left to Right: John Whitall, Roy Fitt, Arwyn Evans, Brian Spencer. “The Herald was assembled on stage as part of

The BBC at Western Avenue Pt1

Lots of clues for this great series of photographs taken during a BBC filming at, we believe, Western Avenue –

Update:
The archive has now over 3,000 name entries and with 657 articles on the site. During May, 2018 we reached 100,000 website hits. May 2019 we reached 500,000 website hits. Take a look at the Latest News posts to see the articles.

ALF WELCH – Read about a character who was one of the inspirations to this archive.

Thank you for all the submissions in the database. In addition some people have articles, info, memories and photos. We’ll show everything, that comes in, at some point soon, please bear with us. We still need more… Email your stories today!

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This website was launched February 1, 2017.

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Memories

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LATEST POSTS

Mike Cook – Standard Triumph USA - My name is Andrew Cook and I live in California. My dad, Mike Cook died at the age of 85 on November 27 of 2018. Dad started with Standard Triumph in NYC in 1958 as Assistant Advertising Manager and Secretary of the Triumph Sports Owners Association (TSOA).
The BBC at Western Avenue Pt2 - Part two in the series of photographs taken during a BBC filming at, we believe, Western Avenue – Standard Triumph London Service Depot.
Executives Visit German Factories - Fabulous family photographs documenting this trip.
A Triumph Herald Coupe in 5 Minutes – an Update - Left to Right: John Whitall, Roy Fitt, Arwyn Evans, Brian Spencer. “The Herald was assembled on stage as part of the Albert Hall launch with the demonstration being so successful that it was repeated at various venues around the U.K. and in Paris, Brussels and Geneva. (…and the USA, South Africa and Australia – ED) …
Continue reading "A Triumph Herald Coupe in 5 Minutes – an Update"
The BBC at Western Avenue Pt1 - Lots of clues for this great series of photographs taken during a BBC filming at, we believe, Western Avenue – Standard Triumph London Service Depot.
Raymond Mays Visits Standard Triumph - Raymond Mays, famous British motor racing driver of the pre-war era, was a recent visitor to the Coventry factory.
Mobile Service Training Unit Pt4 – an Update - Following Parts 1, 2 and 3 here’s an update regarding the Mobile Training Units.
Playing a Round – Standard Triumph Golf Pt1 - Dated immediately post war this fantastic photo shows members of the Standard Triumph Golf Club.
Standard Apprentices Football Team - Here’s a great photo of the Standard Apprentices Football team – we need your help in naming names.
Roger Hodgkinson – Apprentice - Roger Patrick Hodgkinson was born in July 28th, 1911 and served his apprenticeship with the Standard Motor Co from 1928 to 1931.

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